Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 157.33
2 - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification
within ___ year(s) after the applicant's course completion date.
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a. 2 Years - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for
certification no later than ___ years after the candidate's course completion date.
a. 2 Years
b. 1 Year
c. 6 Months
d. 90 Days
a. National Registry exam - ANS-In order to be certified in Texas, a candidate must pass the
following exam:
a. National Registry exam
b. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) exam
c. Both the National Registry and DSHS exams
d. None of the above.
a. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam - ANS-A person currently certified by
another state may apply for equal or lower level Texas certification by submitting a reciprocity
application and a nonrefundable fee of $120. Which of the following additional requirements is
false?
a. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam
b. All applicants shall submit fingerprints through the state approved fingerprinting service to
undergo an FBI fingerprint criminal history check.
c. The applicant has completed a state approved jurisprudence examination to determine the
knowledge on state EMS laws, rules, and policies.
d. The candidate must pass the National Registry Assessment Exam.
a. True - ANS-An individual who holds a current Texas EMS certification or paramedic license
may be certified at a lower level voluntarily.
a. True
b. False
a) 24 hours - ANS-EMS personnel are required to notify the employer, appropriate legal
authority, or department within ______ of the abuse or injury to a patient or the public.
a) 24 hours
, b) 5 days
c) 3 days
d) 12 hours
a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. -
ANS-Certification requirements for a candidate for EMS certification includes all of the following
EXCEPT: a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course.
b) Be at least 18 years of age.
c) Have a high school diploma or GED
d) Successfully complete a Department of State Health Services approved course.
b. 4 years - ANS-A candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be
certified for:
a. 2 years
b. 4 years
c. 8 years
d. Lifetime membership
b. 4 Years - ANS-The length of certification for EMS personnel in the State of Texas is:
a. 2 Years
b. 4 Years
c. 3 Years
d. 6 Years
b. be at least 21 years of age - ANS-Of the requirements listed below which one is not a
requirement for certification:
a. the candidate has completed the jurisprudence exam
b. be at least 21 years of age
c. have successfully completed a Department of State Health Services approved course
d. have a High School Diploma or GED
b. Certified or licensed EMS personnel must carry their department issued certification or
license on their person while on duty - ANS-Which of the following responsibilities of EMS
personnel is not required by the department?
a. Following the approved medical director's protocol and policies
b. Certified or licensed EMS personnel must carry their department issued certification or
license on their person while on duty c. Taking accurate, complete and/or clearly written patient
care reports
d. Taking precautions to prevent the misappropriation of medications, supplies, equipment,
personal items, or money belonging to the patient, employer or any person or entity
b. False - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for
certification no later than 180 days after the candidate's course completion date.
a. True
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